CVE-2012-3218 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 17 Jan 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote authenticated users can compromise confidentiality and integrity in Oracle E-Business Suite HR via Security Groups.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2012-3218?

CVE-2012-3218 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, published on 17 Jan 2013. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Human Resources component in Oracle E-Business Suite 11.5.10.2, 12.0.6, and 12.1.3 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Security Groups.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-3218?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle E-Business Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3218?

No fix has been published for CVE-2012-3218 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2012-3218 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-3218 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5px-rr54-ww3p.